Join us for this very special event at the Psychedelic assembly in Manhattan on Saturday, April 5 from 3 to 73 PM. This will be a mini film festival. We will be showing the McKenna Academy film biosis Bridges to ancestral wisdom. Along with 3 additional.

Many of you requested information about where to watch our awarded documentary film Biognosis, Bridges to Ancestral Wisdom. Good news! It is now streaming on Gaia!.This film, directed by Greg Hemmings and Christina Chaya is more than just a documentary - it's a call to action. At.

Our dear friend Tim Ferriss has just announced a powerful pledge to help co-fund the McKenna Academy’s Coca Policy Summit. Scheduled for February 3–7, 2025, in Peru, in collaboration with Wade Davis, this groundbreaking summit will feature discussions on the past, present, and

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Thomas is not only an AI engineer, but also celebrated DJ, and co-founder of the vibrant street music, dance and creativity group, Voodoo Hop. His work explores the intriguing parallels between AI and psychedelics, two seemingly different fields that share a lot of common ground.

Tune into our latest episode of Brainforest Café to hear AI engineer and multifaceted innovator, Thomas Haferlach dive deep into the fascinating intersection of AI and psychedelics.

As a researcher and educator, Rebecca's passion for plants and their healing properties is evident in everything she does. From her engaging talks, her involvement in Kew Gardens in the UK, to her insightful articles, she’s transforming the way we think about health and wellness.

Rebecca Lazarou is one of the board directors of the McKenna Academy. She is a trailblazer in the world of herbal medicine, merging ancient wisdom with modern science to promote holistic health. Her company, Laz The Plant Scientist, sells the most delicious and effective products

Check out Lee Kaiser's latest blog post on the McKenna Academy's "View from the Far Side" blog! Lee dives deep into the fascinating world of traditional medicinal plants and their cultural significance. Don't miss this insightful read!

Join us as wildlife ecologist Lee Kaiser shares his transformative journey with plant medicines like ayahuasca, delving into the depths of ecological awareness and personal growth. Discover how his experiences in the Amazon and Andean regions have shaped his perspective on.

Our latest podcast episode on Brainforest Café features an interview with Deborah Snyder from the Institute of Ecotechnics and Synergetic Press. Dive into Deborah's journey as she shares her fascinating insights into ethnobotany, her passion for publishing books about.

New on our View from the Far Side blog! Dive deep into the captivating history of the Heraclitus Research Vessel with Deborah Snyder from the Institute of EcoTechnics. From its humble and brave beginnings to its groundbreaking expeditions, Deborah takes us on a voyage over the.

In the heart of every leaf, root, and flower lies a story. This is the realm of ethnobotany, a field where the eternal echoes of plants meet the curiosity of human intellect and I've been fortunate to work in this field all my life. Ethnobotany is not merely a scientific.

The story of herbaria begins in the Renaissance, a period of Old World awakening, when the study of plants transitioned from the pages of ancient texts to the tangible, verdant earth. Luca Ghini, a visionary Italian botanist, pioneered the creation of the first herbarium in the.